Escrow

An escrow account is where you can put money to ensure that your real estate taxes get paid on time. Escrow accounts may be managed by either a mortgage company or the homeowner himself. Putting money in escrow means to set money aside in this account for real estate taxes. Learn the pros and cons of who should manage an escrow account.

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Escrow Account: Handle Yourself Or Through Mortgage Company?

Added February 28, 2009 by Ilyce R. Glink

Is it better to handle escrow accounts yourself, or let your mortgage company handle escrow. Ilyce prefers to handle escrow herself rather than through her mortgage company. This way, the money in the escrow account earns interest and you know for sure you real estate tax bill will be paid on time.

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Short Sale or Foreclosure: Will You Save Money?

September 30, 2008

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Many people think you save money by buying a home that's a short sale or foreclosure. That's not necessarily true. Even if you do save money on a short sale it can take longer to close on escrow. California real estate agent Charlotte Laws talks about saving money with short sales or foreclosures.

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